Temporary opportunity to deliver high level social work clinical practice to support the Specialist Assessment Liaison Intervention Team in child protection and sexual assault.

Job details

Under s105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, equal opportunity measure exemption states a person may do an act to promote equal opportunity for a group of people with an attribute (such as race) if the purpose of the act is not inconsistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

About the role

• Deliver high level social work clinical practice to support the Specialist Assessment Liaison Intervention Team in child protection and sexual assault.
• Provide leadership, consultation, education, advice and intervention on child protection matters to reduce patient risk and optimise outcomes for children and their families.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide sexual assault responses by delivering high level evidence based clinical interventions to maximise patient health and outcomes in the acute and post-acute sexual assault setting including the provision of trauma informed crisis intervention and counselling.
• Respond to complex child protection presentations and provide a lead role in the provision of clinical advice to support clinicians, social workers and other health professionals to minimise risk and maximise patient outcomes.
• Possess and apply thorough knowledge of the legislation, judicial and policy framework in relation to child protection and sexual assault to ensure compliance with these frameworks.
• Provide training in both child protection and sexual assault responses to increase knowledge and capacity of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Clinical workforce.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  RBH677929 Role Description (PDF)